1996 Mercury Tracer Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 Mercury Tracer recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mercury Tracer.

Most common 1996 Mercury Tracer problems

Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	4
Air Bags	3
Steering	2
Seats	2
Structure	1
Power Train	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

2006-02-21, Engine And Engine Cooling
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND THE NOISE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ENGINE SEAT, CYLINDER HEAD, AND HEAD GASKET WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 3/28/2006 - *NM

2003-07-14, Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK NEAR THE EXHAUST.*AK

2001-08-06, Air Bags
WHILE DRIVING DRIVING 55 MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND WENT INTO A DITCH. AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY AND EXPLODE. CONTACT DEALER, AND DEALER HAS NOT RESPONDED.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT SEAT BELT CAME LOOSE.*JB

2001-01-24, Seat Belts
RETRACTOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE LOCKS UP, AND WHEN DOOR IS OPENED IT SLIDES QUICKLY BACK. *AK

2000-10-30, Air Bags
THIS VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 45 MPH, AND FORNTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

1996 Mercury Tracer questions

Does the 1996 Mercury Tracer have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mercury Tracer at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercury Tracer?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (4), Air Bags (3), Steering (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Mercury Tracer has been fixed?

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